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AI Travel Index / October 2026

Who AI recommends in Los Angeles

What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Los Angeles, asked from United States. The squares show which assistants named each business.

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Hotels

46 businesses named; 93% by only one assistant

  1. Conrad Los AngelesCGPA
  2. Hotel Bel-AirCGPA
  3. Shutters on the BeachCGPA
  4. 1 Hotel West HollywoodCGPA
  5. Best Western Plus Sunset Plaza HotelCGPA
  6. Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons HotelCGPA
  7. Downtown LA Proper HotelCGPA
  8. Fairmont MiramarCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, hotels.com, travellemming.com, thetraveler.org

Asked: “What are the best hotels in Los Angeles?” and “Where should I stay in Los Angeles for a first visit?”

Restaurants

44 businesses named; 73% by only one assistant

  1. HolboxCGPA
  2. Philippe the OriginalCGPA
  3. ProvidenceCGPA
  4. n/nakaCGPA
  5. BavelCGPA
  6. BestiaCGPA
  7. Grand Central MarketCGPA
  8. Langer's DelicatessenCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, cathaypacific.com, la.eater.com, tripadvisor.com

Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Los Angeles?” and “Where should I eat in Los Angeles for local food?”

Things to do

38 businesses named; 71% by only one assistant

  1. Warner Bros. Studio Tour HollywoodCGPA
  2. Griffith ObservatoryCGPA
  3. Universal Studios HollywoodCGPA
  4. Grand Central MarketCGPA
  5. Original Farmers MarketCGPA
  6. TCL Chinese TheatreCGPA
  7. The BroadCGPA
  8. The Getty CenterCGPA

Sources cited: viator.com, tripadvisor.com, ace.aaa.com, reddit.com

Asked: “What are the best things to do in Los Angeles?” and “Which tours in Los Angeles are worth booking?”

Tours and day trips

32 businesses named; 66% by only one assistant

  1. A Day in LA ToursCGPA
  2. Catalina ExpressCGPA
  3. GetYourGuideCGPA
  4. ViatorCGPA
  5. The Real Los Angeles ToursCGPA
  6. Amtrak Pacific SurflinerCGPA
  7. Catalina FlyerCGPA
  8. Glitterati ToursCGPA

Sources cited: tripadvisor.com, viator.com, adayinlatours.com, trip.com

Asked: “Best day trips from Los Angeles and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Los Angeles?”

Airport transfers

32 businesses named; 88% by only one assistant

  1. UberCGPA
  2. LyftCGPA
  3. LAX FlyAwayCGPA
  4. LAX-itCGPA
  5. LAX FlyAway BusCGPA
  6. 24-7 RideCGPA
  7. BlacklaneCGPA
  8. Curbside Express LAXCGPA

Sources cited: shuttlefare.com, skyscanner.com, rome2rio.com, facebook.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Los Angeles?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Los Angeles?”

eSIMs and mobile data

24 businesses named; 62% by only one assistant

  1. HolaflyCGPA
  2. AiraloCGPA
  3. AT&TCGPA
  4. T-MobileCGPA
  5. SailyCGPA
  6. WalmartCGPA
  7. Mint MobileCGPA
  8. NomadCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, esim.holafly.com, reddit.com, esim.net

Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Los Angeles?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Los Angeles?”

Travel insurance

29 businesses named; 93% by only one assistant

  1. Squaremouth Travel InsuranceCGPA
  2. Allianz Travel InsuranceCGPA
  3. Air DoctorCGPA
  4. Atlas AmericaCGPA
  5. Berkshire Hathaway ExactCare ValueCGPA
  6. CoverTripCGPA
  7. Generali Global Assistance StandardCGPA
  8. Generali StandardCGPA

Sources cited: americanvisitorinsurance.com, squaremouth.com, forbes.com, nerdwallet.com

Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Los Angeles?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Los Angeles?”

Airlines

23 businesses named; 70% by only one assistant

  1. Delta Air LinesCGPA
  2. Alaska AirlinesCGPA
  3. American AirlinesCGPA
  4. Southwest AirlinesCGPA
  5. United AirlinesCGPA
  6. UnitedCGPA
  7. JetBlueCGPA
  8. AmericanCGPA

Sources cited: kayak.com, skyscanner.com, expedia.com, momondo.com

Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Los Angeles?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Los Angeles?”

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How we ran it

On 10 October 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the same 320 travel questions: two for each of 8 topics in each of 20 cities, worded the way travellers ask.

Each question was asked from the city’s own country, through the assistant itself where possible (Perplexity through its API with web search). Google does not show an AI Overview for every search, so a few questions have three answers instead of four.

We recorded every answer in full and listed the businesses each one named. Landmarks, neighbourhoods and public places are not counted. Different spellings of the same business are merged.

This shows what the assistants said that day, not our own ranking. Answers change, so we ask the same questions again every month and keep every answer.

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